Tuesday, September 10, 2024

Regulars

Working Pressure's regular columns include From the ASSE International President, Product Standards, Professional Development, Water Systems, Thoughts on Cross-Connection Control, Repair Guys, Ten Questions With ..., and Test Pressure.

Water Systems Products

In 2018, ASSE International held 64 product standard working group meetings. By any measure, that is a lot to queue up for a single...

4” Wilkins Model 350ADA

Question: I am servicing a 4” Wilkins double check detector assembly. The model number is 350ADA. Can you tell me about this assembly and explain...

Ten Questions With … Donald R. Summers

In each issue of Working Pressure, we ask 10 questions to a training coordinator or instructor of an ASSE-approved training provider. Some questions are...

Water Quality and Backflow Prevention

According to the ASSE International Plumbing Dictionary, working pressure is the maximum pressure in a water piping system allowable under normal working conditions. Likewise,...

We Rely On You

ASSE International has always relied on members and industry professionals to serve on the various committees and working groups to develop new product and...

We Are the Change We Seek

A question I’m often asked is, “How can people in the cross-connection industry influence regulations in their jurisdictions to require the necessary testing of...

4” Conbraco Model 40-700

Question: I am servicing a 4” Conbraco model 40-700. The first check on the mainline assembly is not passing and I want to change out...

Fire Protection and Backflow Prevention

According to the ASSE International Plumbing Dictionary, working pressure is the maximum pressure in a water piping system allowable under normal working conditions. Likewise,...

Guide to ASSE Listing Evaluation Criteria

In the last issue of Working Pressure, we outlined where Listing Evaluation Criteria documents (LECs) fit within a manufacturer’s development process for innovation. We...

Water-Based Fire Protection

ASSE 15000 Water-Based Fire Protection Certification will be the primary focus of this column. ASSE 15000 Certification applies to field technicians who provide inspection,...